Posts in COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
SILENCE IS VIOLENCE

Call first to schedule an intake with the grief counselor: (504) 282-0607 • 2000 Lakeshore Dr, UNO Trac Bldg Rm 228, New Orleans 70148 • https://silenceisviolence.org/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SivNola • Email: speakup@silenceisviolence.orgProvides direct victim services (mainly homicide, but also domestic violence and sexual assault), some court assistance, mental health resources, youth engagement, some financial assistance; Victim Allies Project Support Groups are every other Monday at 6:30 pm and one Saturday per month, call for dates/times; Free

SEXUAL TRAUMA AWARENESS AND RESPONSE (STAR)

Call for information: (855) 435-STAR [7827] • 123 N Genois St, New Orleans 70119 • Email: advocacynola@star.ngohttps://star.ngoProvides hospital and legal accompaniment, safety planning, counseling, support groups, legal assistance for survivors of sexual violence; Refer to website for parishes in which assistance is offered; Offers counseling for children, ages 5+ and Counseling and Support Groups (Zoom) for adult survivors of sexual violence, ages 18+; Call first for intake; Free; Visit https://star.ngo/events/ for Support Group schedule

COURT CONNECT FOR KIDS STAR created this booklet which explains (with child-friendly language and pictures) why children may have to go to court, who works inside a courthouse, and rules and tips for witnesses.

SAFETY PLAN FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that is meant to address your unique physical, emotional, and basic needs after a sexual assault.

NEW ORLEANS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER (NOFJC)

Office: (504) 592-4005 • Crisis Line 24/7: (504) 866-9554 • 701 Loyola Ave, New Orleans 70113 • Email: healing@nofjc.orghttps://www.nofjc.org/Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault; Child Sexual Abuse; Offers a variety of free groups for individuals and community coalitions; View event calendar for current group dates/times; Addresses many topics related to trauma; Both virtual via Zoom and in person events

COURT WATCH NOLA

(504) 222-2590 • Email: info@courtwatchnola.org • Email (to volunteer): volunteers@courtwatchnola.orghttps://www.courtwatchnola.org/ • UNO Trac Building, Room 210, New Orleans 70148 • Volunteers document official actions in the criminal court system; Annual reports made; Can apply to be a volunteer; Crime survivors are welcome to call Court Watch NOLA and ask to have their case monitored; In person by appointment

DISABILITY RIGHTS LOUISIANA

1 (800) 960-7705 • 8325 Oak St, New Orleans 70118 • Email: info@disabilityrightsla.orghttps://disabilityrightsla.org/Nonprofit statewide Protection and Advocacy (P&A) agency for LA; Provides free legal services, system & legislative advocacy, outreach, training, and information/referrals to protect and advocate for the human and legal rights of those with disabilities; In person by appointment only

LOUISIANA VICTIM OUTREACH CENTER (LAVO)

Call Jolie Duarte (225) 219-3246 or (225) 342-1570 • Email: victimservices@la.govhttps://www.lavo.info/ • Victim-Survivor Guidebook: https://www.lavo.info/victim-survivor-guidebookAssistance with pardons and parole process; Accountability Letter Program; Victim-offender Dialogue; Counseling (virtual); Expressive arts; Group work; Services available pre- and post-conviction; Free

METROPOLITAN CRIME COMMISSION

(504) 524-3148 • Report corruption: (504) 524-7000 • Toll free statewide: (888) 524-7001 • 1615 Poydras St, Ste 1060, New Orleans 70112 • For general info: info@metrocrime.org • To report corruption: apc@metrocrime.orghttps://metrocrime.org/Responds to reports of public corruption and conducts research to promote governmental transparency and accountability; In person by appointment only, or over the phone